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Studio photograph of two Belgian NCOs
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Studio photograph of two Belgian NCOs
Studio photograph, taken at American Studio, 1 Arcade Steps, Margate of two Belgian NCOs. On the reverse is written P. Ente, caporal, , He. de Ligne, Birchington 3 novembre 1914; M. Blancke, sergent, 24e de Ligne Pierre Ente (right) signed the Powell-Cotton Museum visitors book on 20 October 1914; Marcel Blancke (left)signed it on 22 October 1914. Pierre Ente also signed the photograph on the front. Both men were patients of the Westgate VAD when they were working at Quex Park. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment. The Commandant was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Date: 1914
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Arcade Belgian Both Closed Commandant Cotton Detachment Hannah Ligne Marcel Margate Ncos Novembre Opened Patients Pierre Powell Reverse Sergent Signed Visitors Westgate Written Ente January
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This studio photograph captures the moment of camaraderie between two Belgian Non-Commissioned Officers, Pierre Ente and Marcel Blancke, who were patients at the Quex Park Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) Hospital in Birchington, England, during World War I. The photograph was taken at an American studio located at 1 Arcade Steps in Margate. On the reverse side of the print, we find the signatures of both men. Pierre Ente, a caporal in the He. de Ligne regiment, signed the Powell-Cotton Museum visitors book on the 20th of October 1914. Marcel Blancke, a sergeant in the 24e de Ligne regiment, signed it two days later, on the 22nd of October 1914. Both men had also signed the photograph on the front, adding a personal touch to this historical memento. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on the 15th of October 1914 and closed on the 31st of January 1919. It was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, and was under the command of Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton of Quex Park, who was also the founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. These two Belgian soldiers were among the many patients who sought refuge and care at the Quex Park VAD Hospital during the war. Their signatures on the photograph and visitors book serve as a poignant reminder of the shared experiences and connections that were forged during those challenging times.
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